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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,978,119.80, 1,207,467,179.70 and 259,719,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,978,119.80, 1,207,467,179.70 and 259,719,653.80 is: 389,579,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,978,119.80 : 1,207,467,179.70 = 259,719,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,978,119.80/1,207,467,179.70 = 259,719,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,978,119.80x = 1,207,467,179.70 × 259,719,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,978,119.80x = 313,602,957,886,546,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,602,957,886,546,432/804,978,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,579,480.70

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